Royal Caribbean Ship Classes - Everything You Need To Know (2021)

[@TalkingCruise]

Which Royal Caribbean cruise ship do you plan to take next? Let us know in the comments.

[@ryantubehd1912]

Symphony or Anthem

[@marceloyga]

Oasis of the Seas

[@glyzasison7349]

Harmony of the seas

[@randybrossman2482]

Harmony of the seas

[@arlenestrauss3303]

Anthem of the Seas

[@LisaAnn164]

Though I have sailed on a different cruise line in the past. However, I will be sailing on Royal Caribbean(Voyage of the Seas) for the first time this September 2022 on the New England/Canada itinerary😊. I am VERY EXCITED about this ☺

[@TalkingCruise]

Hi Elizabeth, thanks for watching. What a fantastic itinerary to see the fall colors. Have a great time!

[@ethan7749]

Have a good trip

[@jeffkramer9511]

Been on Serenade (Alaska), Oasis 2x (Eastern and Western Caribbean), Allure (Western Caribbean), Harmony (Eastern Caribbean), and Freedom (Southern Caribbean). All great ships, but the Oasis class ships, especially Harmony, are outstanding!

[@TalkingCruise]

Hi Jeff, thanks for watching. While the newer Oasis class ships, Harmony and Symphony are almsot identical, I give the edge to Symphony with the truly incredible shows and more more recent additions of El Loco Fresh, Playmakers, Hooked Seafood and the redesigned Solarium. Honestly though, you can't go wrong with any of Royal Caribbean's ships.

[@ywc19]

My family loves the Quantum class ship Anthem of the Seas because they have a heated indoor swimming pool. We live in NYC and we can enjoy the pool even when sailing in cool weather. The bumper cars are also a favorite of ours.

[@TalkingCruise]

Hi Yiu Wai Chan, thanks for watching. Good point, Anthem of the Seas is very well designed for cruising year-round from the North East. I'm more a warmer weather cruiser, so I'm exited for Odyssey of the Seas to get to Florida, finally!

[@mtvjackass74]

Last year we did Jewel of the Seas, this year we are doing Harmony of the Seas for Halloween.......very excited!!!!!

[@TalkingCruise]

Hi Greg, thanks for watching. Enjoy your Halloween cruise on Harmony of the Seas.

[@joannatassin3238]

Thank you! Great content!

[@TalkingCruise]

Hi Joanna, much appreciation to you and thanks for watching.

[@Solo_Traveling]

I was on Navigator 2008, Splendour 2015 ( I think) and next september I'll be on Symphony of the Seas. Can't wait!

[@TalkingCruise]

Hi LadyDors, thanks for watching.

[@Susankerchner125]

Harmony 2019, Symphony 2020, Allure 2022 as it heads to Barcelona for upgrades. Love the Oasis Class ships!

[@TalkingCruise]

Hi Susan, thanks for watching. I am also a big fan of Oasis Class, but also like Freedom and Quantum/Ultra Class as well.

[@mrkiminewer]

OMG! 😱 That's A Royal Caribbean One.

[@TalkingCruise]

Hi Md Amir Hakimi Md Hamdillah, thanks for watching.

[@deebee_412]

Wow what a great video. I'm glad this came up as a suggestion. I'm sailing Wonder in March but would love to sail on a quantum class ship

[@TalkingCruise]

Hi Darla, thanks for watching. I'm excited to sail on Wander of the Seas with the many changes form other Oasis class ships. The Quantum class ships are incredible in so many ways.

[@ravindramehta9087]

Thank you sir for your up-to-date information

[@TalkingCruise]

Hi Ravindra, thanks for watching. Glad you found our video helpful.

[@erikagholston6610]

Thanks for the overview.

[@TalkingCruise]

Hi Erika, thanks for watching.

[@tommykay7427]

Great summary, thanks!

[@TalkingCruise]

Hi Tommy, thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@dancarson4794]

Great video!!!

[@TalkingCruise]

Thanks, more of these to come for other cruise lines.

[@KatherineH_13]

Navigator 2008, Monarch 2008, Mariner 2009, 2010, Oasis 2011, 2013, 2015, Allure 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, Harmony 2017, Independence 2019, Oasis 2021, Symphony 2022 We obviously have a favorite class.

[@TalkingCruise]

Hi Tori, thanks for watching. Nice, so which one is your favorite overall?

[@melvinjacobs2328]

Chris, I've been watching your blogs for years, but this was the best one yet. Thank you. By the way, I've sailed on all the classes except the freedom, and love the Oasis Class the most.

[@TalkingCruise]

Hi Melvin, I hope you know I appreciate your consistent following of my videos on Talking Cruise. Glad you also enjoyed this video as I plan on updating it as new ships enter the fleet. I am also working on several for other cruise lines.

[@melvinjacobs2328]

@@TalkingCruise I follow you on all lines except Carnival, which I have no interest in.

[@Michelle-cd7tf]

Great video thanks 😊

[@TalkingCruise]

Thanks Michelle, it was hard to make this video, reminiscing about the ships and cruises I've been on and didn't get to go on this past year.

[@wndrss99]

Very nice and informative video!!

[@TalkingCruise]

Hi wndrss99, thanks for watching, Glad you found the video helpful.

[@grandmaswanderlust]

I select where I want to go and when, and then I book whatever ship is going to my destination

[@TalkingCruise]

Hi Cristina, thanks for watching. Your cruise selection process seems easy enough. My process usually starts with the ship or ship class, then I go from there.

[@LA-cb2ij]

Agree!

[@greenfieldairport]

My favourite oasis class is symphony and my favourite quantum class is anthem

[@TalkingCruise]

Hi Sonicstatue, thanks for watching. I like Symphony as well, although I'm onboard Wonder of the Seas right now and I like the changes made to this Oasis class ship.

[@MsMaree]

Very nice video.

[@TalkingCruise]

Hi Ms Maree, thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@johnalevirasenjo6673]

Next pls. Norwegian ship class guide and viking cruise pls

[@TalkingCruise]

Hi John, thanks for watching. NCL and other area already planned.

[@hayleyfitzsimmons3497]

tank you i enjoyed that and made me decide i want to go on at least 1 of each class

[@TalkingCruise]

Hi Hayley, thanks for watching. Good Idea!

[@coachdebdude5551]

Which RC ship has the aqua theater? Thanks in advance

[@TalkingCruise]

Hi CoachDeb Dude, thanks for watching. Currently the AquaTheater is only available on Oasis-Class ships, which include Oasis of the Seas, Allure of the Seas, Harmony of the Seas, Symphony of the Seas & the brand new Wonder of the Seas.

[@Jeremyaq2]

Nice vid!

[@TalkingCruise]

Thanks DragonRoblox Playz

[@itsmitchnewton7670]

Is it possible to change passengers prior to sailing if someone can't go?

[@TalkingCruise]

Hi ItsMitch, thanks for watching. They do allow this as long as at least one original guest name remains on the reservation.

[@itsmitchnewton7670]

@@TalkingCruise awesome, thanks!

[@janettepenningtonclarkhs1708]

Next is Brilliance. Just did Serenade, done Voyager 2 times, and Grandeur 3 times.

[@TalkingCruise]

Hi Janette, thanks for watching. Awesome, keep working your way through the Royal Caribbean fleet!

[@georgeemil3618]

The big ships (5000+) certainly look impressive but they're too crowded for me. I was on Quantum of the Seas. Nice ship. Long lineups everywhere. My last booking before it had to be cancelled due to Covid-19 was Brilliance of the Seas. Less than 3000. Transatlantic. I was really looking forward to it.

[@TalkingCruise]

Hi George, thanks for watching. I do like the Radiance class ships, but I've not found Oasis Class ships to be overly crowded as the design does a great job of dispersing guests to/from major areas of activity.

[@sandynewton5152]

Large ships are not for me. I spent half my time walking from one end to the other, and missed out on many activities. I'm paying $24 for internet, I think RC should throw in $2 to keep guest in contact with their travel party. Second, literature never said anything about $2 plan. I went days without knowing. I never knew that I could turn on my TV and watch us pulling into a port. And why was the "meet the crew" at the end of 7 days... this would've been helpful in 1st or 2nd day. Not embarkation day, but definitely the next day. I also think CocoCay would've been much nicer, if I knew where I was going. After I finally found my party, I was told there was a map at end of pier, after getting off ship. Why wasn't this map in our cabin so maybe I would've seen where to meet others in my travel party, before I left for the day. Weather sucked that day anyway, so it was a waste of money to book water equipment for use that day. Food at CocoCay made up for weather :) I enjoyed what I was able to do but, again, no amount of podcasts and literature prepared me for the walk from one end to the other. A map of ship, with deck maps... maybe even tell you normal walk time, like Google maps does. Just a suggestion. I think my party would agree, I was late most of the time because I forgot how far it was... also, having to go up or down a flight if stairs, to get a different elevator because couldn't walk through buffet to what's on the other side... only employees would know that! Kudos to every person I met that was staff! I'll cruise RC AGAIN! Next time, I'll leave from Tampa, where all of the ships are smaller.

[@Will8thegr8]

7 night eastern caribbean on the Freedom of the seas or 7 night alaskan on the Quantum. We’re a family of five with younger teens. Which to chose?

[@TalkingCruise]

Hi Orchestra Adventures, thanks for watching. Both very different itineraries and ships. I think I'd give an edge to Freedom of the Seas, especially with the stop at Perfect Day at CocoCay.

[@Will8thegr8]

also, at coco cay is the waterpark recommended even if there’s another ship?

[@TalkingCruise]

If you like water parks, it is awesome, although I probably wouldn't pay over $75 per person. If there is another ship in port, get off as early as possible and head straight to the Daredevils Tower or the family oriented Splash Summit, those get long lines later morning into afternoon.

[@CruisingwithWarrenSea]

Adventure of the Seas received its Amplification in 2019 I believe this states it is on hold.

[@TalkingCruise]

Hi Warren, thanks for watching. Adventure of the Seas did go through a dry dock refurbishment, but not a true amplification. It was scheduled to get "amplified in 2021" and that was postponed. Specific details of what work Royal Caribbean was going to do onboard Adventure was not released.

[@CruisingwithWarrenSea]

@@TalkingCruise Thank you, I was on the first sailing after that, can't imagine it will actually be even better.

[@azmatmhaskar7791]

nice video

[@TalkingCruise]

Hi Azmat, thanks for watching.

[@betty.milton1874]

Allure

[@TalkingCruise]

Hi Betty, thanks for watching. Allure of the Seas is a great ship.

[@BIendtecc]

RC just show us the Icon class already…

[@TalkingCruise]

Hi Scott, thanks for watching. I know, they just provided an update yesterday on the keel laying for Icon of the Seas, but no real new details.

[@MW_Green]

The Icon class is being kept very secretive and sadly, there is barely any info we know

[@ethan7749]

I am exited to see what is is

[@antonytsai6611]

I know quantum class ships are meant to be able to go anywhere in any climate and time of year but I think they would benefit from the perfect storm water slides my opinion though so disagree if you would like as a person who has cruised from Hong Kong and will soon go on anthem of the seas I expect cruises to have slides

[@TalkingCruise]

Hi antonytsai6611, thanks for watching. The Quantum class ships are very tight on the top decks not a lot of room to add slides that take up space. They could remove the splash areas, but then that would upset other guests with very small children.

[@antonytsai6611]

@@TalkingCruise forgot about that but it would be cool to see

[@alicemaina316]

Rhapsody Of seas is under which class? I don't think I saw it under your classification.

[@TalkingCruise]

Hi Alice, thanks for watching. Rhapsody of the Seas is under Vision Class ships, check it out around the 01:57 mark.

[@alicemaina316]

Thank you so much. I will be joining that ship as a crew staff

[@aguywatchingyoutube]

How did you get all those videos of royal Caribbean cruises? Did they give you those or did you get them from a generic stock photo?

[@TalkingCruise]

Hi Jeremy, thanks for watching. I have connections with all of the cruise lines for b-roll footage.

[@liora1258]

i planned to go to alaska in June 2021, but the cruise was canceled. i think it was the allure but idk.

[@TalkingCruise]

Hi liora;, thanks for watching. Definitely was not Allure, but I'm sorry your cruise was canceled.

[@liora1258]

@@TalkingCruise it was def a quantum class or a oasis class

[@MrBingo7]

Does wonder of the seas come to Singapore while is going to China?

[@TalkingCruise]

Hi Goh Seok Khiang, thanks for watching. Unfortunately, I have not seen any stops in Singapore for her inaugural season.

[@MrBingo7]

Ok thx

[@MrBingo7]

Can you make a video of scrapped ships such as : song of norway, Nordic empress AKA empress of the season the sovereign class legend of the season and more ( I miss legend of the season I had ridden on her 2 time only as well as Mariner, she used to be in Singapore and I ridden on her twice as well so yep that's about it)

[@user-wk7nu3tu2y]

What is the name of the song used at 12:18?

[@TalkingCruise]

Hi Josh, thanks for watching. Thats song is called Fashion Electronic Pop by BerryDeep.

[@cruiserd5454]

Oasis class

[@TalkingCruise]

Hi M Boitnott, good choice!

[@maikeliRAIWALUI]

Quantum of the seas 2023 Queensland 7 night cruise and booked for 2025 on the quantum of the seas to new Zealand for 14 nights

[@TalkingCruise]

Hi maikeliRAIWALUI, thanks for watching. Sounds like a wonderful cruise, enjoy.

[@tommytube268]

I’m hoping at least Florida gets cruises going soon, CDC doesn’t realize vaccination are being made available.

[@TalkingCruise]

Hi Thomas, thanks for watching. Not sure about how soon, but I hope for an end to the Conditional Sailing Order every day.

[@ryantubehd1912]

Nice! You grew a beard!

[@TalkingCruise]

Hi RyanTube HD, I did, keeping it trimmed, not looking to nest any woodland creatures in it. 😀

[@ryantubehd1912]

@@TalkingCruise LOL! Also, wonderful job with the video!

[@travelgypsytinkeringhack777]

Music too loud!

[@TalkingCruise]

Hi Travel Gypsy, thanks for watching. Sorry, we try to balance the music and voiceovers as much as possible.

[@michaelroyo9709]

Talking criuse the royal caribbean the icon of the seas will be bigger than quantum class but smaller than oasis class but royal caribbean change a new planned the icon class will be bigger than the oasis class

[@TalkingCruise]

At this point nothing as to the specific size of Icon of the Seas has been officially announced. If it is bigger than Oasis class, I'd be interested exactly how much bigger. If it is minimal difference, why even bother!

[@michaelroyo9709]

Icon class will be bigger than oasis class

[@TalkingCruise]

Hi Michael, thanks for watching. Everything around Icon of the Seas is speculation at this point. Royal Caribbean hasn't made any official announcements as to ship specifics.

[@michaelroyo9709]

@@TalkingCruise royal carebeien icon class was planed to be larger than the oasis class